Cam Newton, QB, Panthers. The Panthers finally unleashed Newton on Sunday. After being restricted on the ground through the first two games, OC Mike Shula dialed up more designed runs for Newton, who rushed seven times for 45 yards and a TD. That helped open up passing lanes against a bad Giants defense, as Newton also threw for three touchdowns. Though he's still an erratic passer, the promise of rushing yards and TDs are what vault Cam into the elite fantasy QBs.

Jordan Cameron, TE, Browns. Even with a new quarterback under center and Josh Gordon back, Cameron still continued his breakout campaign with six catches for 66 yards and three touchdowns Sunday. There was some concern that he would falter with Brian Hoyer under center, but he may have actually gotten an upgrade on Brandon Weeden. Hoyer should help both Cameron and Gordon, who caught 10 of his whopping 19 targets for 146 yards and a TD, sustain fantasy value.

DeMarco Murray, RB, Cowboys. The Rams are getting tired of seeing Murray, who rushed for a franchise-record 253 yards the last time they faced him. This time, Murray "only" ran for 175 yards with a TD on 26 carries and added another 28 yards on three catches. As long as he stays healthy, Murray has RB1 upside.

Colin Kaepernick, QB, 49ers. Kaepernick struggled for the second straight week, throwing for just 150 yards with two more turnovers against the Colts in what should have been a favorable matchup. He now has six turnovers and no touchdowns in the last two weeks. Despite the rough patch, Kaepernick is still a dynamic playmaker capable of huge fantasy days and he's a great buy-low target. But he'll need Vernon Davis (hamstring) back to realize his full potential.

Hakeem Nicks, WR, Giants. Even on the losing end of a blowout in his hometown of Charlotte against a so-so secondary, Nicks didn't even register a catch. In fact, he saw just one target. There was nothing wrong with Nicks, it's just that Eli Manning had no time to get the ball out with the Panthers recording seven sacks. Expect a bounce-back at Kansas City next week.

C.J. Spiller, RB, Bills. Spiller suffered a thigh injury in the third quarter Sunday and did not return, but he can't blame his poor performance entirely on the missed time. Spiller had just 9 yards on 10 carries and put the ball on the ground twice against the Jets. Meanwhile, Fred Jackson rolled up 109 total yards on just 11 touches. It's hard to believe, but right now Jackson is the healthiest and most reliable option in the Buffalo backfield, even if Spiller is the most explosive.